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Diagnostic Tools

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Assessments are conducted for children, adolescents, and adults.

WISC 5


What is the WISC-V?

  • A globally recognized psychometric tool for assessing children’s cognitive development. It is fully reliable and valid, based on the norms of each nation.
  • It is administered to children aged 6 years to 16 years and 11 months.
  • It identifies the child’s Full-Scale Intelligence Quotient (FSIQ) and evaluates five aspects of intelligence:
    • Verbal Comprehension
      • The ability to understand and use verbal language, closely linked to the child’s conceptual knowledge.
    • Visual-Spatial Perception
      • The ability to understand visual details and spatial relationships for solving puzzles and constructing geometric designs.
    • Fluid Reasoning
      • The ability to identify relationships between visual objects.
    • Working Memory
      • The ability to retain and manipulate auditory or visual information.
    • Processing Speed
      • The child’s ability to make accurate decisions efficiently.

Why Should My Child Undergo an Evaluation?

  • The child’s cognitive abilities are assessed individually (ranging from intellectual disability to giftedness).
  • Strengths and difficulties are identified.
  • Possible Specific Learning Disabilities are detected.
  • The child’s psychoeducational needs are documented.
  • Potential neurodevelopmental disorders (e.g., ADHD) are screened.
  • Emotional difficulties, if present, are observed.
  • It helps design a comprehensive intervention plan to address the child’s challenges.

When is an Evaluation Recommended?

WHEN THERE ARE:

  • Difficulties in learning and encoding information.τις πληροφορίες
  • Challenges with memory, attention, and processing speed.
  • Difficulties with language and comprehension.
  • Struggles with quantitative reasoning – mathematics.
  • Delays in developmental milestones.
  • High cognitive abilities – giftedness.

WAIS-4

Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale (WAIS-4)

The WAIS-4 is the standardized Greek version of the fourth edition of the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale. It is the most widely used intelligence assessment tool for adults worldwide.

This individually administered clinical instrument is designed to assess the cognitive abilities of adolescents and adults aged 16 to 90 years and 11 months. It provides subtest scores and composite scores, which represent intellectual functioning across specific cognitive domains.

The WAIS-4 is used for neuropsychological evaluations, as well as for assessing an individual’s intellectual functioning and cognitive abilities.

It serves as a comprehensive assessment of general cognitive ability and can be part of an evaluation for identifying learning disabilities, intellectual giftedness, and cognitive strengths and weaknesses in individuals with various neurological conditions.

Vineland Adaptive Behaviours

Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scales, Third Edition (Vineland-3)

Age Range: Birth – 18 years

The Vineland scales are the gold standard for assessing adaptive behavior, which refers to the independent execution of daily activities essential for an individual’s personal and social well-being. The Vineland assessment plays a crucial role in diagnosing and classifying developmental and intellectual disorders, including autism spectrum disorders and developmental delays. The scales are structured around three domains: Communication, Daily Living Skills, and Socialization. These domains correspond to the three areas of adaptive behavior defined by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and the DSM-5. Additionally, the assessment includes Motor Skills and Maladaptive Behavior domains.

Adaptive Behavior Assessment System (ABAS-3) – Third Edition

Age Range: Birth – 18 years

The third edition of the internationally recognized ABAS-3 provides a comprehensive evaluation of a child’s adaptive skills. It is particularly useful for assessing children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, learning difficulties, neuropsychological disorders, or sensory and physical impairments. The ABAS-3 scales cover three primary domains: Conceptual, Social, and Practical. These domains encompass 10 skill areas, focusing on practical, everyday activities required for a child’s smooth integration into society and their ability to interact effectively and independently with others.

The results of the WAIS-4 can guide intervention planning and decisions regarding placement in appropriate programs, offering valuable clinical insights and assessments of academic and neuropsychological functioning.